Telecom Engineer

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is seeking to hire a highly motivated Telecommunication Engineer to install, configure, and troubleshoot phone and data networks. The engineer will collaborate with team members to develop and deploy distributed network architectures, create network diagrams, recommend hardware and software solutions, and implement network monitoring.

The engineer will assist the design and deployment of new distributed networks and modernization of existing networks. The engineer will be expected to work alone or with small teams, interacting directly with installers and end users in a fast-paced dynamic environment. Flexibility is essential and the engineer must be willing to work on a wide variety of tasks, either leveraging experience or learning new technologies quickly. The engineer will develop and occasionally present well-written reports.

*All candidates need to have an active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance

Required Knowledge and Skills:

An active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required

BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar field of study; plus 5 years of related work experience.

Two years of experience in telco infrastructure, GSM, GPRS, and TDMA

Experience conducting system integration of mission systems for field deployment and testing

Experience creating, maintaining, and updating network documentation, diagrams and security documentation

Competency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Candidates must have 5+ years of relevant work experience

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar field of study

Communications Security (COMSEC)

Information Security (INFOSEC)

RF, including cellular and Wi-Fi

An active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Required Education and Experience:

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.